--- product_id: 9230230 title: "Fatal Traps for Helicopter Pilots" price: "514 kr" currency: DKK in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.dk/products/9230230-fatal-traps-for-helicopter-pilots store_origin: DK region: Denmark --- # Fatal Traps for Helicopter Pilots **Price:** 514 kr **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Fatal Traps for Helicopter Pilots - **How much does it cost?** 514 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.dk](https://www.desertcart.dk/products/9230230-fatal-traps-for-helicopter-pilots) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Acquire the Life-Saving Skills Needed to Eliminate or Reduce Most Helicopter Accidents A vital resource for pilots, helicopter enthusiasts, and aircraft maintenance technicians, Fatal Traps for Helicopter Pilots analyzes all aspects of helicopter accidents, including flight basics, engineering, meteorology, flight training, and human factors. This life-saving guide shows how proper preparation can help prevent accidents by addressing causes such as aerodynamic problems, mechanical failures, poor loading, mid-air collisions, and more. Filled with case studies and first-hand accounts of accidents, the book organizes accident types by primary causes, presenting proven methods for eliminating or reducing the possibility of each type. Greg Whyte, an ex commercial helicopter pilot and professional aviation writer, draws on his own flying experiences and those of other flight veterans to provide a wealth of practical information and safety tips that are essential for everyone who flies, maintains or crews in helicopters. Filled with over 100 helpful illustrations, Fatal Traps for Helicopter Pilots enables readers to: Identify and address the common causes of helicopter accidents Explore in-depth examples of accident scenarios Examine the technical details of accident causes Review case studies and first-hand accounts of accidents Learn from the plain-English notes on avoidance and recovery Inside This Aviation Accident-Prevention Guide • Basic Flight Principles • Vortex Ring State • Recirculation • Ground Resonance • Retreating Blade Stall • Dynamic Rollover • Overpitching • Main Rotor Strikes • Mid-Air Collisions • Mast Bumping • Engine Failures • Tail Rotor Failures • Mechanical Failures • Fuel • Fire • Ditching • Loading Issues • Winching • Weather • Crew and Pre-flight Hazards • Human Factors • Training Mishaps Review: Tons of info and topics - My favorite thing about this book is the amount of topics which are covered. Definitely a great book and highly recommended for any pilot, even students. It also explains things like LTE and how to avoid them. Improvements: It would be great if the author made a website with videos of hard to find helicopter accidents like rotor stalls and settling with power. Color pictures. More case studies (there are enough to prove the point but more variety for each thing wouldn't hurt). More tips on handling rotor stalls and other SFAR issues on low inertia rotor blade helicopters like the (ultra popular) R22. There was one tip in the book about a common sign of engine issues which was great. A summary of important things to remember. Thanks for a great book Review: A must read for any helicopter pilot. - Deals with common, and some not so common, dangerous situations in helicopter flying and how to correct or avoid these situations. The teaching is done by providing real life examples of helicopter incidents and accidents. I found it to be very effective in communicating the concepts addressed. It is also very effective in instilling a healthy respect for the machine in a deep emotional way, at least it was for me; the accident scenarios illustrate well what happens when someone misses something or takes a cavalier attitude. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #71,252 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #43 in Piloting & Flight Instruction #810 in Engineering (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 116 Reviews | ## Images ![Fatal Traps for Helicopter Pilots - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71zD9Gc0EHL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Tons of info and topics *by J***H on November 29, 2010* My favorite thing about this book is the amount of topics which are covered. Definitely a great book and highly recommended for any pilot, even students. It also explains things like LTE and how to avoid them. Improvements: It would be great if the author made a website with videos of hard to find helicopter accidents like rotor stalls and settling with power. Color pictures. More case studies (there are enough to prove the point but more variety for each thing wouldn't hurt). More tips on handling rotor stalls and other SFAR issues on low inertia rotor blade helicopters like the (ultra popular) R22. There was one tip in the book about a common sign of engine issues which was great. A summary of important things to remember. Thanks for a great book ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must read for any helicopter pilot. *by J***N on October 26, 2015* Deals with common, and some not so common, dangerous situations in helicopter flying and how to correct or avoid these situations. The teaching is done by providing real life examples of helicopter incidents and accidents. I found it to be very effective in communicating the concepts addressed. It is also very effective in instilling a healthy respect for the machine in a deep emotional way, at least it was for me; the accident scenarios illustrate well what happens when someone misses something or takes a cavalier attitude. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An excellent book for Helo Pilots *by C***Ü on August 15, 2007* Well,i had been looking for a book related to helicopter accidents and causes until i saw "Fatal Traps For Helicopter Pilots".The dramatic accident rate of helicopter operations always took my attention and made me ponder over the subject.This book gives vast information of helicopter aerodynamics and inspects the accident "cause" and "result" logic,rather than connect the dots theory.It does not matter if you are a novice or a veteran pilot,you had better have a look at the Fatal Traps For Helicopter Pilots,because i am sure that you would find something from yourself in this book. Bottom line;Helo pilots must read this book in order to save lives,because the experince which is the most valuable asset in aviation world comes to you with a reasonable cost. ## Frequently Bought Together - Fatal Traps for Helicopter Pilots - Little Book of Autorotations (print) - Cyclic and Collective --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.dk/products/9230230-fatal-traps-for-helicopter-pilots](https://www.desertcart.dk/products/9230230-fatal-traps-for-helicopter-pilots) --- *Product available on Desertcart Denmark* *Store origin: DK* *Last updated: 2026-07-24*